How to Pronounce Rebuffed

To pronounce "rebuffed", say REB-uff-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

REB-uff-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “rebuffed”

"rebuffed" has 3 syllables: reb-uff-ed. It rhymes with chuffed and stuffed, if that helps it stick.

What does rebuffed mean?

verb

  1. To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

verb

  1. To buff again.

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Words that rhyme with rebuffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgriftsquiffedpuffedoverstuffedruffed

Related words

repelrepulseslightsnubcountereddeclined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rebuffed"?▾

"Rebuffed" has 3 syllables: reb · uff · ed.

What does "rebuffed" mean?▾

Rebuffed: To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

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